Daily Commitment Thread for 2020 -- JUST FOR TODAY

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  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,432 Member
    Zumba shouldn't involve twerking. Definitely not a Latin move.

    That said, I can twerk. It's a combination of control and letting go. Just because you can though, does not mean that you should!

    At our meeting tonight, they actually said that the Zumba class we did Tuesday was not a "normal" class. They were going at a fast pace and throwing things in to make it fun for our "kick-off" meeting I guess. Maybe that's why they had some different moves in there that they normally wouldn't? They wanted to reassure us so we wouldn't be intimidated from trying the normal group class I guess. I'm glad they told us that because my legs still hurt and it was 2 days ago!

  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    Finishing strong! Thanks for a fun and motivating challenge!

    🌹 Valentine's Day Challenge 🌹
    Stay in the green
    Mon 3 Feb - Thu 13 Feb (11 days)
    Earn 🌹 for every day in the green.

    🌹🌹🌹Aubrette (aubyshortcake): (6,11,12)

    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Terri: (3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13)💐

    🌹🌹🌹🌹Carmela (cschmitz110515): (3,4,5,6) more weighing/measuring of food starting Feb 6 so more reliable 👍🏻

    🌹🌹🌹🌹Nikki: pridesabtch (4,5,6,7)

    🌹🌹Tracie: PackerfaninGB (4,5)

    🌹🌹Faebert: (3,4)

    🌹🌹 🌹🌹 🌹🌹 🌹Joan: (mytime6630) (3, 4,7,8,9,10,11)

    🌹🌹🌹Hannah HEGoddard0928: (4,9,11)

    🌹 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Jennifer (jschepp): (3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 11, 12, 13)

    🌹🌹🌹Tracie: Snowflake1968: (?,?,11) 👌🏻

    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Gwen beachwalker99 (3,4,6,7,10,11,12,13)


    This was incredibly motivating and fun to see people cheering each other on. Check out all those roses our group got! Would people be up for another short goal challenge? I am happy to track this one if people want. Ideas for another one?
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,047 Member
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    @aubyshortcake
    Thank you so much for this suggestion. It was a great idea for a challenge. It really helped me stay in the green the last 2 weeks.

    🌹 Valentine's Day Challenge 🌹
    Stay in the green
    Mon 3 Feb - Thu 13 Feb (11 days)
    Earn 🌹 for every day in the green.

    💐 BOUQUETS FOR EVERYBODY 💐

    🌹🌹🌹Aubrette (aubyshortcake): (6,11,12) 💐

    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Terri: (3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13) 💐

    🌹🌹🌹🌹Carmela (cschmitz110515): (3,4,5,6) 💐 more weighing/measuring of food starting Feb 6 so more reliable 👍🏻

    🌹🌹🌹🌹Nikki: pridesabtch (4,5,6,7) 💐

    🌹🌹Tracie: PackerfaninGB (4,5) 💐

    🌹🌹Faebert: (3,4). 💐

    🌹🌹 🌹🌹🌹🌹 🌹Joan: (mytime6630) (3, 4,7,8,9,10,11) 💐

    🌹🌹🌹Hannah HEGoddard0928: (4,9,11) 💐

    🌹 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Jennifer (jschepp): (3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 11, 12) 💐

    🌹🌹🌹Tracie: Snowflake1968: (?,?,11) 💐

    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Gwen @beachwalker99 (3,4,6,7,10,11,12,13) 💐


  • SERmom3
    SERmom3 Posts: 568 Member
    @HEGoddard0928 - when I was trying to get pregnant, I read a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It’s the science behind how a woman’s body changes slightly during your cycle each month. It helps you identify your most fertile days. Just throwing it out there in case it helps. Sorry if it’s old news to you. Best of luck. That can be such a heart wrenching process. 💕

    JFT FRIDAY:
    - Stay green
    - Get some exercise
    - Dishes
    - Laundry
    - Start prepping food and clothes for skiing next week
    - Music rehearsal this afternoon
    - Make heart shaped pizzas for the family

    💕💕Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! 💕💕
  • HEGoddard0928
    HEGoddard0928 Posts: 824 Member
    @aubyshortcake and @TerriRichardson112 I love the idea of the shamrock challenge! Maybe I could actually succeed at this one. Lol.
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    edited February 2020
    Happy Friday! Happy Valentine's Day! Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

    My valentine of 42 years is on a golf course somewhere in FL with his dad today, so I'll be spending part of my day up here in NJ with two of my little loves and my mom. Tonight I'll pour myself a glass of wine and break out one of my decadent chocolate bars before picking up the phone for a cozy conversation across the miles. It's funny how happy this makes me now. (I confess to pouting - a lot - about DH's February golf trips in the past.) Perspective, I guess.

    Yesterday was another mixed bag, but I'll have plenty of time this wekend to catch up on chores while my husband is away. Lately, I've found it easier to stick to my calorie and exercise goals than to keep up with my work and household chores. Not sure why I'm struggling so much with motivation. Maybe it's a bit of the winter blues. I'm hoping to fnd more balance in the coming weeks so I can relax when I visit my son over spring break in March.

    Goals for Thursday, February 13, 2020
    • Complete food log and maintain a calorie deficit - √
    • Gym - √
    • Household chores 30+ min – X – Wound up going out to lunch and walked indoors with my daughter, then spent an hour on the phone with my sister before dinner
    • Grading/email/LMS updates –25% - Had to take care of some payroll issues, so didn’t get much else done
    • Online course HW (Discussion 2) – X – Didn’t finish the reading

    JFT Goals for Friday, February 14, 2020
    • Rest day
    • Aim for maintenance calories and log everything as well as I can
    • Whatever I can get done before noon
    • Valentines for the boys
    • Visit my mom this afternoon
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member

    THURSDAY:
    1. Weigh in :)
    2. 10,000 steps :smiley:
    3. 5 freggies :)
    4. 10C liquids :)
    5. walk oon work breaks :)
    6. go to the darn gym :smiley: finally made it there!
    7. 6 hrs sleep :) 6h4m
    FRIDAY:
    1. Weigh in
    2. 10,000 steps
    3. 5 freggies
    4. 10C liquids
    5. walk on work breaks
    6. 6 hrs sleep
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,645 Member
    edited February 2020
    Recap R 2/13 ~ Only couple inches of fluffy snow, strong winds blowing it around, and feels like temp below 0F (-17C) so hubby & I both skipped the shoveling. :p
    1) Workplace lunchtime snowshoe hike? Rule is for "indoor mindfulness" if temp below 0. = Instead of snowshoeing, we met indoors for a "mindful eating" activity that was really good! :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Lost track of time for a bit at work. Fitbit 8,926 steps, 250+ 12/14 & 33 floors :neutral:
    3) Prelog meals & snacks / net calories green / 14c water = Yay! Last day of challenge, without exercise calories & I ended on a good note. Net calories green :mrgreen: , sodium green :smiley: , sugar green :mrgreen: , fiber good, protein excellent, 11c water :(
    4) Complete testing for BC-CC (so close) :smiley: finally! / contact Asst. Controller for add'l info :) / draft APG no time
    5) Evening: bake salmon & veg :) / choir 6:30 :) / Sweaty Betty workout? :/ no energy / prep cards for hubby <3 / meal plan & grocery list :/ / other? nope

    JFT F 2/14 <3
    1) Walked treadmill before work 3.12 mi 1:01 & stretched = happy me! :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
    3) Meals (leftovers) & snacks prelogged / net calories green / 14c water
    4) Organize BC-CC workpapers / review docs/info provided by Asst. Controller / draft APG / usual weekly status reports (bah) / reduce inbox
    5) Evening: to-do's only if I feel like it / floss / retainers / NO ALARM for Sat. yay

    Valentine Day Challenge net calories green = 5X (3,4,5,6,13) NO roses Fri. 7 or Sat. 8 or Sun. 9 or Mon. 10 (logging error) or Tues. 11 (uncontrolled evening snacking) or Wed. 12 (happy hour & totally guesstimated evening)

    @aubyshortcake @TerriRichardson112 I love the idea of another challenge. Count me in!

    2020 Goals
    1) Get weight below 160# (last time was 4/20/19)
    2) Plan meals most days & prelog meals/snacks whenever possible on MFP
    3) Post weekly weigh-in on JFT for accountability
    4) Take measurements & log on MFP monthly (I stopped as weight plateaued & went up) = 2/1/20
    5) Exercise 5-6x per week (minimum 4x) ~ mostly walking but include weights/circuit & other x-training
    6) Participate in race events ~ have planned 7 5Ks and 2 10Ks at minimum = Frenzy on the Fox 5K 49:36 ave. pace 15:29 / Seroogy's Valentine 5K 46:26.7 ave. pace 14:47
    7) Be considerate and loving to hubby and have fun together
    8) Make efforts to keep in touch with parents, siblings and friends (most live in other towns or states)
    9) Declutter home office, bedroom and basement = basement (boxes) Jan. / home office desk 2/1
    Word for 2020: Persist
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,645 Member
    edited February 2020
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    @aubyshortcake
    Thank you so much for this suggestion. It was a great idea for a challenge.

    🌹 Valentine's Day Challenge 🌹
    Stay in the green
    Mon 3 Feb - Thu 13 Feb (11 days)
    Earn 🌹 for every day in the green.

    💐 BOUQUETS FOR EVERYBODY 💐

    🌹🌹🌹Aubrette (aubyshortcake): (6,11,12) 💐

    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Terri: (3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13) 💐

    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Carmela (cschmitz110515): (3,4,5,6,13) 💐 more weighing/measuring of food starting Feb 6 so more reliable 👍🏻

    🌹🌹🌹🌹Nikki: pridesabtch (4,5,6,7) 💐

    🌹🌹Tracie: PackerfaninGB (4,5) 💐

    🌹🌹Faebert: (3,4). 💐

    🌹🌹 🌹🌹🌹🌹 🌹Joan: (mytime6630) (3, 4,7,8,9,10,11) 💐

    🌹🌹🌹Hannah HEGoddard0928: (4,9,11) 💐

    🌹 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Jennifer (jschepp): (3,4,5,6,7,8,9, 11, 12) 💐

    🌹🌹🌹Tracie: Snowflake1968: (?,?,11) 💐

    🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹Gwen @beachwalker99 (3,4,6,7,10,11,12,13) 💐
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,047 Member
    edited February 2020
    ☘️ St Patrick’s Day Challenge ☘️
    Starts on Monday 17 February
    Ends on Sunday 16 March (28 days)
    Earn one ☘️ for every day in the green.

    Aubrette: (aubyshortcake)
    Terri: (TerriRichardson112)
    Gwen: (beachwalker)
    Hannah: (HEGoddard)
    Carmela: (cschmitz110515)
    Jennifer: @jeschepp

    ‼️ We could change the goal this time if people prefer something other than calories.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,047 Member
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    Had a Pass Day today
    The only failure is giving up!
    ==============================
    2019 DISCARD 5 LBS CHALLENGES:
    01 Aug 2019: 170.1
    31 Dec 2019: 151.2
    Total weight loss: 19.9lbs
    ==============================
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    2020 Personal Discard Weight Challenge
    Name: Terri
    My plan is to weigh less at the end of each month than I did at the beginning
    SW: 152.1 (02 Jan)
    GW: 147.1
    Jan: - 2
    February:
    Sat 01: 150.1
    Sun 02: 151 Self inflicted! Late night snacking
    Mon 03: 150.1 Phew!
    Tue 04: 148.6 - 3.5 😍
    Wed 05: 149.6 😂 Boing! Boing! Boing!
    Fri 07: 149.1 🤞🏻
    Week 1 loss: 1 lbs
    Sat 08: 148.9
    Sun 09: 149.4
    Mon 10: 149.2
    Tue 11: 148.8
    Wed 12: 148.4
    Thu 13: 148.7 just gotta deal with these daily fluctuations and hope that the trend is ever downward.
    Fri 14: 148.6
    ==============================
    WFTY: DEPTH
    Depth Year - Updates
    I definitely have way too much stuff. I need to streamline my existence, resist adding more stuff, and start using what I have already got. I have been working towards doing this for several years with my decluttering. I need to stop the march of consumerism, and putting money into the pockets of other people by buying things I want rather than actually need.
    03 Jan: This is going to be way harder than I thought. Need to work out strategies and guidelines for what I can and cannot purchase.
    1. I have a stack of books which I haven't read. I will read one of those book a month, and not buy any more books this year. I will source any other books I want to read at the library.
    2. Book 1: The Illusionists - Rosie Thomas ✅
    3. Book 2: Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine, Gail Honeyman✅
    4. Book 3: Nothern Lights Ch 8
    5. I have closets full of clothes that no longer fit. I will work my way through them over the next two months, and either alter them to fit, or donate them to charity.
    6. 07 Jan: One bag already full and ready to go to the charity shop
    7. I have a lot of Craft supplies. I will optimise what I have before I buy any new supplies. Sticking to this one will be difficult.
    8. 07 Jan: Depth Year: I have Patchwork Craft this morning. I will pick out one of my ongoing projects and work on it to completion. No new projects until I have finished at least 3 ongoing ones.
    9. 14 Jan: Craft Group: working on patchwork project from last Tues.
    Daily Goals
    • Food: log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
    • Exercise: Knee Physio; 7,500+ Steps daily; 30 + minutes intentional exercise
    • Other: Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation; Practice Self-care; Positively reframe thoughts; Live! Love! Learn!; 15 mins Daily Declutter session; keep up to date with chores

    JFT Fri 14 Feb
    🌹Happy Valentine’s Day 🌹
    Daily Goals:✅ except over calories today 😂
    Activities:
    • 10am: Latin Study Group🌟
    • Laundry🌟
    • Walk with DH (weather permitting)🌟

    JFT Sat 15 Feb
    Daily Goals:
    Activities:
    • Local shopping
    • Laundry
    • chores
    • Catch up on Series 1 of ‘The Split’ (TV Drama)

  • And Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    Happy Friday my tribe!

    I was actually able to leave work early for once! There were certainly things I "could" have stayed and done, but there is always more to do and I've stayed late plenty of nights recently. I finished the most urgent tasks and vamoosed. I was able to finish my taxes at home and was happy to find I'm getting a nice chunk back. It will be nice to have a little cushion. Happy weekend all!

    @HEGoddard0928 That would make me anxious too. Here's hoping you get some helpful news soon.
    @withgoodform Welcome!

    Just for Today-Friday
    Finish 1/2 report ✅
    Do dishes ✅
    80 oz water ✅
    Tidy up for 15 minutes ✅
    Meet daily recs for the 5 food groups ✅
    Stay in the green (1.2-1.4k calories) ✅
    Track food, exercise, water, daily goals ✅

    Just for Today-Saturday
    nice meal with family
    Finish 1/2 report
    Do dishes
    80 oz water
    Tidy up for 15 minutes
    Meet daily recs for the 5 food groups
    Stay in the green (1.2-1.4k calories)
    Track food, exercise, water, daily goals
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,047 Member
    ☘️ St Patrick’s Day Challenge ☘️
    Starts on Monday 17 February
    Ends on Sunday 16 March (28 days)
    Earn one ☘️ for every day in the green.

    Aubrette: (aubyshortcake)
    Terri: (TerriRichardson112)
    Gwen: (beachwalker)
    Hannah: (HEGoddard)
    Carmela: (cschmitz110515)
    Jennifer: (jeschepp)
    Lisa: (SERmom3)

    ‼️ We could change the goal this time if people prefer something other than calories.

  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    Happy Saturday! It's bright and chilly here in NJ, but I feel energized! Taking it easy yesterday really helped me do a mental reset. Hoping to get tons done today.

    Goals for Friday, February 14, 2020
    • Rest day - √ - Much needed! It felt great!
    • Aim for maintenance calories and log everything as well as I can - √
    • Whatever I can get done before noon - √
    • Valentines for the boys - √
    • Visit my mom this afternoon - √ - One of my sisters was there too, so it was especially nice.

    JFT Goals for Saturday, February 15, 2020
    • Complete food log and maintain a calorie deficit
    • Gym
    • Laundry
    • Household chores 60+ min
    • Grading/email/LMS updates
    • Online course HW